Billy Konstantinidis
Billy Konstantinidis, also known as Vasilis Konstantinidis (Greek: Βασίλης Κωνσταντινίδης, born 21 April 1986) is a Greek-Australian footballer who plays as a forward for NPL Victoria club South Melbourne FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vasilios Konstantinidis | ||
Date of birth | 21 April 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | South Melbourne | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2004 | East Richmond | ? | (3) |
2004–2006 | Veria | 2 | (0) |
2007–2007 | Nafpaktiakos Asteras | 9 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Lamia | 11 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Niki Volos | 38 | (2) |
2010–2011 | Pierikos | 32 | (1) |
2012–2013 | Iraklis | 17 | (7) |
2013 | Ethnikos Gazoros | 19 | (1) |
2013–2014 | Panserraikos | 27 | (14) |
2014 | Doxa Drama | 15 | (10) |
2015–2016 | Aris | 9 | (2) |
2016–2017 | Veria | 4 | (0) |
2017 | Ventforet Kofu | 0 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Irodotos | 7 | (0) |
2019– | South Melbourne | 0 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
He signed for Aris in January 2015 making his debut and scoring against Aris Akropotamos F.C.scoring in the 88th minute. He scored his second goal a 90th-minute winner against Kavala in only his 3rd game and 2nd game at Kleanthis Vikelidis stadium. Konstandinidis plays friendly games for Melbourne City every year. Konstandinidis has been subject of a league interest from the Central Coast Mariners Adelaide United and Melbourne City but a move never materialized.[1][2][3]
He returned to Veria in September 2, 2016.[4] On 15 September 2017, he signed a contract with Japanese club Ventforet Kofu.[5]
In February 2019, Konstantinidis returned to Australia, signing on for the 2019 NPL Victoria season with South Melbourne FC.[6]
References
- "Billy Konstantinidis". au.fourfourtwo.com. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- "Billy Konstantinidis". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- "Billy Konstantinidis". soccerway.com. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- "Ποδοσφαιριστής της Βέροιας ο Κωνσταντινίδης". Archived from the original on 5 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
- "Κωνσταντινίδης: "Το ελληνικό ποδόσφαιρο δοκιμάζει τις αντοχές σου!"". www.sport24.gr. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- Kouroumalis, George. "South sign centre forward Billy Konstantinidis on deadline day". smfc.com.au.
External links
- Billy Konstantinidis at J.League (in Japanese)
- Billy Konstantinidis at Soccerway
- Myplayer.gr Profile